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Standing by The Sea

from Sapling be​.​.​. by Polly Barrett

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lyrics

Fresh water flows, soon to be salty.
Drink it quick! before it turns to poison.
Did you bring some thoughts when you came from the mountain?
Leave them here, at my feet. I'll watch them while I'm

Standing by the Sea, standing by the Sea.
Standing by the Sea, standing by the Sea.

Distant boats, making waves.
I wish they'd use a sail, instead of burning diesel.
I can't hear my thoughts, my fears, my dreams and aspirations
In the chug and splash that I hear.

Standing by the Sea, standing by the Sea.
Standing by the Sea, standing by the Sea.

Evening falls and the noises are all gone.
Now it's just me and the sea.
A silky seal slips to the surface.
Don't think she even knows, or cares but she sees me.

Standing by the Sea, standing by the Sea.
Standing by the Sea, standing by the Sea.

credits

from Sapling be​.​.​., released October 6, 2023
Written by Polly Barrett
Recorded by Stuart Wilde
Mixed by Chris O'Brien
Mastered by Richard Dowling at Wav Mastering, Limerick

Polly Barrett: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Tongue Drum, Bodhrán, Tin Whistle
Lea Miklody: Cello
Frank Wieler: Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar
Tara Mestre: Backing Vocals
Darren McCarthy: Double Bass

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Polly Barrett Ireland

Polly Barrett is an Irish singer-songwriter living in west Cork, Ireland. She writes about love, loss, motherhood and the magic of the natural world. New album Sapling be... out October 6th.

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